Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Eiteljorg Museum

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500 W Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
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4.0

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3.5
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If you're interested in learning more about the art, history and cultures of the American West and Native Americans, then a stop at the Eiteljorg Museum is a must. Another selling point: The Eiteljorg Museum is the only museum of its kind stationed in the Midwest, and one of only two museums east of the Mississippi that explore both Native America and the American West.

Its permanent collection includes works from Andy Warhol, N.C. Wyeth, T.C. Cannon and Frederic Remington, among many others. But the real star may be the museum's collection of contemporary Native art, which has been ranked among the world's best. And then there are the special exhibitions, which have covered subjects like Jewish life in the West and the works of seminal artists like Ansel Adams and Georgia O'Keeffe. Plus, each year the museum hosts a variety of Western and Native artists in residence.

Recent visitors were pleasantly surprised with the abundance of pieces at the Eiteljorg Museum and said it's able to deftly explore both Native American history and culture through its educational exhibits. Others felt the size was just right; not too overwhelming and not too small. Travelers also praised the on-site cafe, which offers a full menu of small bites, hot and cold sandwiches, salads, and Mexican dishes.

The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Admission for adults costs $12; youths between the ages of 5 and 17 get in for $6, while children 4 and younger can enter for free. The Eiteljorg Museum is located in White River State Park, about a mile southwest of downtown Indy.

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